4 Things Women Do to Avoid Washing Their Hair

If you have curly hair, you've probably gone to great lengths to protect your texture. (The same can be said if your strands are sensitive due to frequent dye jobs, chemical treatments, or heat styling.) Of course, you're not afraid of water — just the dryness and frizz that follows. In fact, ask a handful of women how they sidestep sudsing up and you'll probably receive a vast range of ingenious responses. Here are four extreme hair hacks shared on the Internet — and though they're not necessarily recommended, they do get major points for creativity.

The Take-Cover Hack: When you've got serious length or big, buoyant ringlets, a shower cap can be, well, restricting. Plastic grocery bags, however, are often a common solution for warding off water; many claim their depth makes it easier to capture curls without crushing them. The "As Seen On TV" terrycloth turban that launched in the '90s is also still going strong and has saved many women from getting her hair wet. Those looking to prolong a blowout or keep curls dry can skip the bulky towel and opt for the Turbie Twist before slipping into the tub. And for true diehards, a heavy-duty swim cap can be the ultimate solution to frizz-inducing steam.

The Pantry Hack: Cocoa powder. Cornstarch. Flour. All are ingredients you can use to DIY dry shampoo in an effort to absorb oil and avoid a wash. While there are definitely props to be given here for originality, baking supplies (unless you're serving up some kinky edibles in the bedroom) should be reserved for the kitchen — not your hair.

The Showerhead Hack: Sitting in high school geometry, a question routinely came to mind: "When am I ever going to use this?" Well, here's your answer: Finding an acute angle or arc are real-world skills when you're positioning your showerhead to hit your body, not your hair – keeping everything (including your curls) dry from the neck up. Now, that's some serious math.

The Sweat-Free Hack: For some, the choice between a SoulCycle-worthy butt and frizz-free hair is easy. Ain't no shame in skipping a sweat session to save your curls, color, or blowout.

THE SOLUTION? ADD A CLEANSING CONDITIONER TO YOUR IN-SHOWER ARSENAL

While the hair hacks above deserve a serious slow clap, there are other options.  Free of sulfates, silicones, or dyes, this formula gently washes away dirt and oil — leaving curls bouncier, color vibrant, and thirsty hair hydrated. The creamy, moisturizing balm also doesn't foam up like a traditional shampoo and applies more like a conditioner.

Here's how it works: Using at least six to eight pumps (it sounds like a lot, but trust me on this one), apply to wet hair and massage it into the scalp, working the balm down toward the ends. Let it sink in for a minute or two, then rinse thoroughly — no need to follow up with a separate conditioner or a mask. "If you have really oily hair, this probably isn't for you," says celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Yepez — too moisturizing. "But if you have curly, colored, or dry hair, and want to revive it post-workout or remove daily product build-up, you can use this hydrating balm between regular shampoos."

The cleansing conditioner comes in three formulas: EverPure (for color-treated strands),EverCurl (designed to reduce friction and keep curls smooth), and EverCrème (geared toward dry and brittle hair). It's officially time to find a new way to repurpose your plastic grocery bags and get clean, perfectly hydrated hair each and every time you step under the showerhead. Here's to never having to dust your curls with a pantry item again!